Nissan Murano: Steering System :: Removal and Installation / Steering Column

Exploded View

Electric steering column

Mechanical steering column

CAUTION:

• Do not cause impact to steering column during removal and installation.

• Do not move the steering gear during removal and installation of the steering column.

REMOVAL

Remove the combination switch. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the steering angle sensor from the steering column. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the left knee air bag module. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Disconnect the harness connectors from the tilt and telescopic motor (if equipped).

Remove the nut and bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft from steering column.

Remove the steering column nuts and bolt then remove the steering column.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

When installing the steering column, finger-tighten all of the lower bracket and joint retaining bolts then tighten them to specification. Do not apply undue stress to the steering column.

NOTE:

Align the slit on the steering intermediate shaft with projection on the steering gear. Connect surface (A) to surface (B).

CAUTION:

When connecting the steering intermediate shaft (1) to the steering gear (2), first finger-tighten the joint retaining bolt (A) then tighten to specification. The joint retaining bolt is directional. Refer to Exploded View.

• After installation, turn steering wheel to make sure it moves smoothly while turning to the left and right stops. Make sure the number of turns are the same from the straight-forward position to the left and right stops. Make sure that the steering wheel is in a neutral position when driving straight ahead.

• After installing the steering column, check the tilt mechanism for proper operation.

• Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to Description.